Algae Systems in Marine Environments

Microscopic identification of algae – training at the MBA workshop

Support, advice and wealth of resources are available at the Marine Biological Association of the UK www.mba.ac.uk/culture-collection/

Resources prepared as training materials to get you started are:

Workshops http://www.mba.ac.uk/phytoplankton-workshop/ are held at The Marine Biological Association, Plymouth UK. They are aimed at all those working in the marine phytoplankton field.

The objectives of the course are:

To provide an updated theoretical background for the morphology, taxonomy, classification and phylogeny of the most important phytoplankton groups.
To teach methods and criteria for correct species identification.
To train on methods of morphological phylogeny
To disseminate information and awareness on toxic and potentially toxic species.
To teach methods used for isolation and culturing of microalgae.
To create a forum for discussion of general and specific aspects of biodiversity and biogeography of phytoplankton species.

Report on the 2nd International Phytoplankton Taxonomy Workshop
2nd -13th July 2012 at the Marine Biological Association, Plymouth

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by the European Union and implemented by the ACP Secretariat.

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